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offer
('/O/f/@/r )

noun (n)

  • the verbal act of offering(noun.communication)
    Example:
    A generous offer of assistance.
    Synonym:
    offering
    source: wordnet30
  • something offered (as a proposal or bid)(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds.
    source: wordnet30
  • a usually brief attempt(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    crack, fling, go, pass, whirl
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make available or accessible, provide or furnish(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The conference center offers a health spa.
    The hotel offers private meeting rooms.
    source: wordnet30
  • present for acceptance or rejection(verb.possession)
    Example:
    She offered us all a cold drink.
    Synonym:
    proffer
    source: wordnet30
  • agree freely(verb.social)
    Example:
    I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it.
    Synonym:
    volunteer
    source: wordnet30
  • put forward for consideration(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    He offered his opinion.
    source: wordnet30
  • offer verbally(verb.possession)
    Example:
    He offered his sympathy.
    Synonym:
    extend
    source: wordnet30
  • make available for sale(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week.
    source: wordnet30
  • propose a payment(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting.
    Synonym:
    bid, tender
    source: wordnet30
  • produce or introduce on the stage(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month.
    source: wordnet30
  • present as an act of worship(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Offer prayers to the gods.
    Synonym:
    offer up
    source: wordnet30
  • mount or put up(verb.social)
    Example:
    Offer resistance.
    Synonym:
    provide, put up
    source: wordnet30
  • make available; provide(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages.
    source: wordnet30
  • ask (someone) to marry you(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    declare oneself, pop the question, propose
    source: wordnet30
  • threaten to do something(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal.
    source: wordnet30
  • To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To present itself; to be at hand.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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